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Astrantias are superb perennials for growing under trees, on a stream bank or in a moist border. They prefer moist soils but will tolerate drier conditions as long as the plants are mulched with leafmould or another suitable moisture-retaining medium.<\/p>\n
Astrantia major<\/i>\u00a0\u2018Shaggy\u2019 has striking, large flowers with green-tipped, pointed white bracts, held well clear of its mound of glossy green leaves. It combines well with rich, dark red astrantias such as \u2018Hadspen Blood\u2019 and \u2018Ruby Wedding\u2019.<\/p>\n
For best results, grow\u00a0Astrantia major<\/i>\u00a0\u2018Shaggy\u2019\u00a0in partial shade in moist but well-drained soil. Like other cottage garden astrantias, the flowers are good for cutting.\u00a0After flowering, astrantias can be rejuvenated by cutting them back close to the ground \u2013 fresh new foliage and a late crop of flowers appear shortly afterwards. Astrantias don\u2019t spread far but are well known for self-seeding.<\/p>\n
Position: Partial shade<\/p>\n
Soil: Fertile, well drained<\/p>\n
Rate of growth: Moderate<\/p>\n
Flowering period: Late spring to summer<\/p>\n
Hardiness: Hardy<\/p>\n
Pot size: 2L<\/p>\n
Eventual height & spread: 50 cm x 50 cm<\/p>\n
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